Overview
Xiaoma, a young woman who has recently moved to Beijing, finds an apartment in an old courtyard apartment complex owned by Grandma, an elderly woman. Xiaoma and Grandma’s relationship almost immediately becomes strained. After trying to tidy up the courtyard, Grandma insists that Xiaoma turn over her share of the profits. Tightfisted, the elderly landlady resists even allowing Xiaoma to install a telephone. At the same time the older woman becomes increasingly interested in Xiaoma’s personal (and romantic) life. Grandma, for example, tries to pass off her grandson to the younger woman. Annoyed, Xiaoma nevertheless is flattered at the older woman’s concern. Over the course of four seasons, Xiaoma begins to learn from her landlady of the old world that the modern city of Beijing has left behind, while Grandma begins to enjoy the youth and vitality of her tenant. The two women become closer and eventually develop a deep friendship.
Production
CCTV · China Film Group Corporation · Beijing Film Studio
Cast & Characters
Gong Zhe
小马
Jie Sun
小马男朋友
Zhongxue Luo
老人的孙子
Yaqin Jin
老太太
Yan Guanying
搬家的人
刘正亮
女婿
张淑芳
老印太太
Directors & Crew
Ma Liwen
Director
Ma Liwen
Writer
Yan Xiaoming
Producer
Yang Buting
Producer
Han Sanping
Producer
Jiang Ming
Director
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